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  • Re: Dell Latitude E6400 - Overheating issues with minute tasks such as playing flash videos for extended periods?

    I got exactly the same problem here The computer don't work after some time viewing Video and its even worst with DVd playback (cant watch more than 20 minutes) The problem seems to be an overheating from the Graphical chipset (ie Intel for me not NVIDIA) The processor doesn't overheat (45-50°c...
    Posted to General Hardware (Forum) by Desfarges on 12-30-2008
    Tags: overheating, Intel, Latitude, Video, E6400, graphic card, chipset
  • Laptop XPS M1730 Hot by name, HOT by nature !

    I’ve had my laptop now for about a month. Apart from the 17” screen, as a gamer I reckon its greatest asset is the twin NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTX graphics cards run in SLI mode with a gig of memory between them. But I am amazed at how much heat these, along with the processor, are pumping...
    Posted to General Hardware (Forum) by Staberinde on 01-09-2009
    Tags: overheating, xps m1730, fan failure?, cooling, graphic card
  • Graphics card upgrade possible on Studio 15 ?

    I am about to purchase a new Dell laptop but I can’t get the spec I want. I don’t like the M1530, I much prefer the Studio 15 but its graphics card is weak. Can I replace the graphics adaptor in the Studio 15 for a better one ? I am reasonably familiar with doing this in desktops but I have...
    Posted to General Hardware (Forum) by 0779mike on 02-12-2009
    Tags: Upgrade, studio 15, graphic card, 3450
  • Re: Studio 1537 backlight too bright...

    Hi, I too faced same problem and, I found solution to it. After struggling a lot to get proper response from Dell Tech support (almost a 2 call/mail daily for 2 weeks), I was fed up with them. Finally I called Intel Tech support and I got right answer in first call. If you have Intel GMA card then you...
    Posted to General Hardware (Forum) by justvsoni on 02-13-2009
    Tags: screen backlight, graphic card
  • Dell xps m1330 overheating problems!! :(

    I have had my xps m1330 for 2 years now, had to have the motherboard replaced twice to a grapichs problem. The last time this was done 13/02/2009 the tech guy didn't even put the laptop back together properly, and when he had gone i tried to switch the laptop on only to find it switch off straight...
    Posted to General Hardware (Forum) by Lukewills on 02-17-2009
    Tags: overheat, XPS M1330, nvidia 8400m, Motherboard replacement, graphic card
  • Dell xps m1330 overheating problems!! :(

    I have had my xps m1330 for 2 years now, had to have the motherboard replaced twice to a grapichs problem. The last time this was done 13/02/2009 the tech guy didn't even put the laptop back together properly, and when he had gone i tried to switch the laptop on only to find it switch off straight...
    Posted to General Hardware (Forum) by Lukewills on 02-17-2009
    Tags: overheat, XPS M1330, nvidia 8400m, Motherboard replacement, graphic card
  • Dell Inspiron 6400 Quad Core Upgrade and Video Card + How to Dismantle the Video Card for Termal Paste Replacement

    I have an Inspiron 6400, with T7200 Processor 4GB ram 320GB Hard Drive and an ATI Radeon Mobility x1400. Can this be upgraded with a quad core? if not witch is the highest core duo processor I can use in it? Also witch video card is the max in this system? I mean can I upgrade it? And in theme of video...
    Posted to General Hardware (Forum) by s_lapking on 02-20-2009
    Tags: 6400, Inspiron 6400, graphic card, dell inspiron 6400, CPU Upgrades, CPU Upgrades Processor Upgrade Pin Mod Pinmod
  • Re: Dell Latitude E6400 - Overheating issues with minute tasks such as playing flash videos for extended periods?

    HI, I am having the exact same issues.. intrestingly always after around 20 minutes of watching video footage (or video editing). Whether its online hd or from the flip (minoHD / www.theflip.com) in VLC. The CPUs are ok, but bounce to 100% when it happens, just with the usual windows apps. However temp...
    Posted to General Hardware (Forum) by krux77 on 02-25-2009
    Tags: gpu over heated, E6400, graphic card, goodbyeDell, gpu issues, GPU hot
  • Dell XPS M170 (1st Gen) acting up. I think it's the motherboard (please see picture)

    Hello! I have a 3 year old Dell XPS M170 that has worked well without any issues until this past weekend when the display went funky with repeating lines and general *** graphics. I tried everything I could with the graphics card (drivers, etc) but the specks and spots showed up even when initially booting...
    Posted to General Hardware (Forum) by rmankhey on 03-16-2009
    Tags: Motherboard, video card, graphic card, xps m170
  • Upgrading my Dell Laptop Inspiron 1720 video card - possible? Impossible? Suggestions?

    i bought a Inspiron 1720 laptop a couple years ago and have been impressed with it so far but...... I just bought Grand Theft Auto 4 for PC but have got it home and don't think I can play it. The requirements are here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV#Windows_version I know I have...
    Posted to General Hardware (Forum) by trevj77 on 04-12-2009
    Tags: Upgrade, 1720, video card, upgarde, update, graphic card, laptop graphic card, nvidia, inspirion 1720, Graphics card, inspiron 1720, graphics card upgrade, video card problems
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